Fennel is a perennial that grows to five feet high. It has hollow stems and brilliant green, feathery leaves. Because all parts of the plant can be used, it is an almost perfect herb. A native to the...
SALE - SALE ENDS TOMORROW
Don't forget that our FALL SALE ends tomorrow night at midnight.All FALL DESIGNS are on sale.Check last posting below for details!http://www.kmprimitives....
TAGS, TAGS & MORE TAGS
Yesterday was a day of crafting and my dear husband came to my rescue.Guess this is what happens after being married for 45 years!He stood still for hanging each and everyone of my coffee stained tags...what...
OUR 45th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Today we have been married 45 years - and I still can't believe that much time has passed.We were treated to a wonderful brunch with all of our children - it was such a delicious brunch in an old barn...
TODAYS PROJECT
Today I sewed almost the entire day getting orders finished up but decided I needed another Fall item in my line so I made this 5 x 7 Pumpkin pictures....I used three different ornages for the pumpkins...
A GIVE A-WAY
Terri fromThistle House Primitives has a GIVE A-WAY....go on over and enter the contest for an adorable pumpkin mat. Drawing is October 3....
BAKED POTATO BAR LUNCHEON
When I was working outside the home I fell into a group of absolutely wonderful girls - well, at least we were girls then, now we have become ladies! We worked side by side for 20+ years becoming buddies,...
I GOT AN AWARD!
I just received my first Blog award from Amanda of Amanda's Crafty Creations! Thank you Amanda....this is quite an honor.Here are the rules:1. Put the logo on your blog2. Add a link to the person who...
BUSY DAY!
What a day....it was so hot and I'm putting out Fall decorations! Now if the weather would just reflect the colors of this wonderful time of year I would be so happy...it was 85 today!...
I'VE BEEN BUSY!
I've been making some new products for my website and my Holiday In-Home Shows.I'm having so much fun making these - they can hang anyplace - on a knob or a hook or even on the front of a hutch from a...
COUNTRY SAMPLER CAME!
Okay, I said I'd fill you all in on the Photo Shoot for Country Sampler so sit back and relax.They got here at 9 a.m. and it was CONTINUOUS from that moment until 7 p.m.The only break they took was lunch...
COUNTRY SAMPLER PHOTOSHOOT
I haven't been updating here the last couple days because we have been cleaning and re-arranging our house inside and out...well, not to a big extent...just getting it camera ready!A few months ago we...
I just love making things especially my Penny Rugs which I have made hundreds of but don't ask me to make a pillow - they turn out looking like a squashed loaf of bread!So last week I was doing some odds...
Uggggg Kind of Day!
Have you ever just taken the day off to go wherever your mind and body took you and had nothing at home pressing to do? Well I did just that today.The weather is just beautiful - the kind of day you can...
First of September
WE HAVE SUCH A WONDERFUL SALE GOING ON THIS MONTH AND WE DON'T WANT ANYONE TO MISS IT SO WE'RE TELLING YOU HERE AS WELL AS ON OUR WEBSITE We’re so excited about this seasons new items and hope you will...
VINTAGE BOTTLES
We have an extensive collection of Salt Glaze pottery ranging from plates, mugs, bowls, vases to crocks but never had any bottles until last Christmas when our youngest son presented us with some very...
Our Newest Grandchild
Meet Aidan Joseph Martinsen the newest member of the Martinsen household. Aidan came to us on June 20, 2008 at 6 lbs. 3 oz. and 19 inches.....he is our newest little treasure.This is Darren and MaryAnns...
RAIN, RAIN GO AWAY
I woke this morning to the sound of spat, spat, spat against the windows and thought to myself it's another good sewing day!I don't feel so guilty if I don't get outside to do much needed weed pulling...
GLOOMY WEDNESDAY
Today was a slow day of creating and wandering through my mind.It could be because we woke up to gloomy skys and rain although much needed but it sure didn't put me into the creative mood.But this evening...
